Electrical Engineer II

Location: Cranbury, New Jersey, United States

Department: Warehouse

Team: Distribution & Warehousing

About the Role

Wayfair's Electrical Engineer II role in the Warehouse Department at the Cranbury, New Jersey fulfillment center focuses on enhancing warehouse automation and logistics efficiency. As part of the Industrial Engineering team, you will lead projects from scoping to implementation, directly impacting Wayfair's ability to store, ship, and deliver value-added services to customers in a high-volume e-commerce environment. Key tasks include designing electrical systems for conveyors, shelving, and workstations, updating building layouts, and ensuring operational accuracy through precise drawings and site partnerships. In this position, you will apply a strong analytical approach to solve complex warehouse challenges, develop RFPs for cutting-edge supply chain solutions, conduct ROI analyses, and manage procurement of hardware, software, and supporting technologies. Collaboration with operations teams is essential to integrate designs that optimize throughput, reduce costs, and scale with Wayfair's growing logistics network. A background in electrical engineering is required, with emphasis on warehouse-specific automation to support fast-paced order fulfillment. This role offers the opportunity to innovate in a dynamic supply chain setting, contributing to Wayfair's mission of efficient customer delivery while working in a modern facility equipped for advanced material handling.

Key Responsibilities

• Scope and implement end-to-end projects for warehouse operations
• Design and update building layouts and automation systems
• Ensure accuracy of electrical drawings for conveyors, shelving, and workstations
• Create new layouts to optimize warehouse storage and shipping
• Partner with on-site operations teams to integrate designs
• Develop RFPs for supply chain hardware, software, and technology
• Perform ROI analysis for proposed logistics solutions
• Support procurement of warehouse automation equipment
• Apply analytical problem-solving to warehouse efficiency challenges

Required Qualifications

• Authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• 2-5 years of experience in electrical engineering
• Experience in warehouse automation and material handling systems
• Proficiency in electrical design and schematics for conveyors and shelving
• Ability to perform ROI analysis for supply chain solutions
• Knowledge of procurement processes for hardware and software

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in fulfillment center operations
• Background in industrial automation design
• Familiarity with RFP development for logistics equipment
• Prior work in e-commerce supply chain environments

Required Skills

• Electrical engineering design
• Automation systems integration
• CAD software for schematics
• ROI and financial analysis
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Project scoping and management
• RFP development
• Procurement and vendor management
• Warehouse layout optimization
• Conveyor and shelving systems
• Material handling equipment
• Supply chain technology
• Cross-functional team collaboration
• Logistics operations knowledge

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Paid time off and flexible vacation policy
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Wellness programs and gym membership discounts

Wayfair is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.